Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCapital One Financial Corporation (COF)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$780,085.97
-0.75%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.11T
COF
Capital One Financial Corporation
$217.76
-1.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $136.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 680% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $48.11B). COF leads profitability with a 21.9% profit margin vs 19.3%. COF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.22. COF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
COF
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.6%
Revenue surging 1111.0% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 3.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : COF
The strongest argument for COF centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.9% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 1111.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : COF
The primary concerns for COF are Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while COF is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
COF is growing revenue faster at 1111.0% — sustainability is the question.
COF generates stronger free cash flow (7.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COF scores higher overall (75/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 21.9% margins and 1111.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, Forest River, and NetJets, and also owns 38.6% of Pilot Flying J; and significant minority holdings in public companies Kraft Heinz Company (26.7%), American Express (18.8%), The Coca-Cola Company (9.32%), Bank of America (11.9%), and Apple (6.3%).
Visit Website →Capital One Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Capital One Financial Corporation is an American bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings accounts, headquartered in McLean, Virginia with operations primarily in the United States.
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